Gutierrez is one of multiple witnesses who say they heard Lasso calling for Montano during the foot chase to stop and drop his weapon. The 21-year-old Montano is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly firing five shots at Lasso. The slain officer returned fire, with a bullet hitting Montano in the jaw.

The drive-by shooting apparently happened as people left Artis Lounge nightclub following an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz.